This upcoming project will comprise of the following:
The scope of the Contract works involves the construction of a 1.6km bi-directional cycleway along Ngatai Road between Otumoetai Road and Charles Street (see attached draft drawings) – Refer to www.tenderlink.com/tauranga for the draft drawings.
The main construction elements include:
- A 3m wide bi-directional cycleway located on the existing carriageway
- Construction of an 800mm concrete island to separate the cycleway from the traffic to provide a safe route for cyclists
- New mini roundabout at Ngatai Road/Charles Street intersection
- New combined pedestrian/cyclist crossing points, on a raised threshold at various locations along the route
- Construction of raised speed tables within the cycleway at bus stop locations
- Street lighting improvements at the mini roundabout and raised threshold locations
- Cycleway markings and signage
Tauranga City Council intend to release the RFT for the works mid April 2019 on www.tenderlink.com/tauranga,with works commencing June 2019.
Construction duration is approx. 12 weeks.